
Shipboard Graphic Designer and Translator (Japanese Speaking)
- Recruiter:
- Princess Cruises
- Category:
- Guest Services Jobs
- Position:
- Desktop Publisher / Printer
- Published:
- June 6, 2025
Department: Guest Svc
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Description
By applying to this position, your application will be submitted to Princess Cruises' internal Talent Acquisition team.
A professional recruiter will contact you shortly if your qualifications align with our hiring requirements.
As the world's leading cruise line, we understand that our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members.
We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.
Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe.
An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can.
As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.
Key Responsibilities
- The Graphic Designer Translator is responsible for overseeing the production of translated materials and collateral printed on board, ensuring product quality standards are met or exceeded. They follow the Print Shop's work flow and routines to meet deadlines set by onboard management or as necessary for the itinerary/voyage.
- The Graphic Designer Translator coordinates the proofreading process for translated printed collateral, provides ongoing support to onboard departments, creates comprehensive handover notes, and updates current pieces of translated collateral for shoreside management approval.
- The Graphic Designer Translator works with the Printer to ensure translated materials are produced in tandem with their English versions, liaises with onboard departments, prepares for seasonal and special occasion materials, allocates sufficient time for proofreading, and provides completed templates and files for pre-press preparation.
- The Graphic Designer Translator ensures customer service standards are met for every passenger and crew interaction, ensuring commitment to the Company's Core Values and CRUISE program. They anticipate the needs of internal customers, address and resolve issues, troubleshoot issues, and provide production updates to ensure deadlines are met.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Requirements and skills
- Proven work experience as a Translator, Interpreter or similar role.
- Fluency in English and Japanese Languages.
- Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Good knowledge of content editing tools.
- Time-management skills
Personal Characteristics
- Understanding of the foundation of customer service; ability and willingness to excel in delivering outstanding service to our passengers and crew.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and dedicated to ensuring all work is accurate. Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities.
- Strong and personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality.
- Willingness to embrace the Company’s Core Values and customer service ethic.
- Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.
- Ability to adapt and adjust to a variety of circumstances.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Job Benefits
Embark on a career adventure like no other! As part of the Princess Cruises team, you’ll enjoy:
- A competitive salary package.
- Your own comfortable single cabin - your private space to relax and recharge.
- Company-paid travel to and from the ship, so you can focus on the journey ahead.
- Access to exclusive areas and benefits onboard (depending on the rank and occupational group).
- A vibrant recreation and welfare program designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
- Access to exceptional learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
- The chance to travel the world, exploring exciting destinations while doing what you love.
- A welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued.
Join us and become part of a global team that’s passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences—both for our guests and for one another.

Princess Cruises
Our Culture Essentials… Stronger together
Speak Up – Respect & Protect – Improve – Communicate – Listen & Learn – Empower
Set sail on an exciting career course with Princess Cruises! One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise company operating a fleet of modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities.
As a worldwide leader in premium cruising, Princess now offers the MedallionClass™ experience, an even more personalized vacation. Our smart ships feature everything from TrulyTouchless™ embarkation to on-demand delivery of drinks, food and more that makes cruising effortless and supports the wellbeing of our guests and teammates.
Our Princess team lives by our Shared Purpose and Core Values of Respect, Protect and Connect. We seek out people who want to share their passion for travel, work with the latest technology and join a friendly, diverse team to serve our guests and show them the world. We understand our responsibility to safeguard our teammates, our guests and our oceans, and our highest priority is to operate in a safe and socially responsible way every day.
As part of the Princess family, you’ll gain valuable cruise ship career experience representing one of the largest cruise lines in the world. We are extremely passionate about our work and offer a variety of reward programs to recognize employees who go above and beyond to provide our guests the best possible vacation experience.
Join our team and enjoy an adventurous career with great incentives, unlimited growth and worldwide travel opportunities.
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